I like this world. I like drinking champagne. I like not smoking. I like Dutch people speaking Dutch.

Augustus: “You probably need some rest.” Me: “I’m okay.” Augustus: “Okay.” (Pause.) “What are you thinking about?” Me: “You.” Augustus: “What about me?” Me: “‘I do not know which to prefer, / The beauty of inflections / Or the beauty of innuendos, / The blackbird whistling / Or just after.’” Augustus: “God, you are sexy.” Me: “We could go to your room.” Augustus: “I’ve heard worse ideas.

I wasn't disappointed. My expectations had been met.

Ben's tongue is like sunscreen...It's good for your health and should be applied liberally.

I've read a lot of bad books. I used to review books for a living, and when you're a reviewer you read tons of terrible books.

Omnis cellula e cellula," he said again. "All cells come from cells. Every cell is born of a previous cell, which was born of a previous cell. Life comes from life. Life begets life begets life begets life begets life.

I have two kinds of Facebook friends: Those who know what 'DFTBA' means, and those who don't.